Waikiki Central Hotel
2431 Prince Edward St, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-3251
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Now Open and Taking reservations. The newly updated Waikiki Central Hotel is a budget friendly, limited service hotel. Located within a 2-3 minute walking distance to the famous Waikiki Beach.
Things that have changed:
New window units to decrease noise level.
Split A/C
Newly updated look
More amenities coming soon.
Also we have no mandatory resort or amenity fees.
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Parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Non-smoking hotel
Self-serve laundry
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Air conditioning
Private balcony
Safe
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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2431 Prince Edward St, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-3251
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Great for walkers
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We enjoyed our stay here. You don't get the frills and luxuries of a hotel (this feels more like a nicer motel), but the price is fair for what is a stellar location just a couple of blocks from Waikiki Beach. Our room was clean, comfortable, and very spacious. The rooms have been recently remodeled, and the bathrooms were especially beautiful. The front desk staff were very friendly. There are also coin-op laundry machines on site and paid parking spots. There are beach towels and beach equipment available on a first-come, first-serve basis. My only gripes were that the front desk staff are not there overnight and the sheets and pillows had a damp, musty smell to them. We'd still come back.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This hotel is in an excellent location. The front office staff is very friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean with a kitchenette although with so many eating places around it may not have to be used at all. One downside that I can think of is cost of parking if one has a car.
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Date of stay: January 2020
Room Tip: Very Clean.
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Response from waikikicentral, General Manager at Waikiki Central Hotel
Responded Feb 28, 2020
Aloha Bala N, I am glad the front desk staff treated you with such Aloha. I will let them know. The kitchenette consists of a microwave, mini fridge, sink, coffee maker and some plates and utensils. Parking in general in Waikiki is expensive. At $25 we are about average. Next door charges $45 a night. Since we have limited parking we ask everyone to request parking when they make the reservation. We have limited spots and most of our guest forgo getting a car. The bus is pretty good at getting to where most visitors want to go. Mahalo Jason
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The hotel helps an affordable stay for Waikiki, when you are willing to do some of your own meal service in the room. Fridge and Microwave help. There are food sources near by, Multiple ABCs ,Whalers Market , nearby buffet breakfast options. Once or twice Markets in the Ramada complex nearby for fruit and salad portions.
A great option - the telephone is a smartphone which includes up to 30 minutes a day free use, take it with you for the day to call a taxi. Just make sure it remains when you leave or pay $150. The smart phone also includes apps for web access. A neat feature. Located 2 blocks from the Duke statue at Waikiki beach with free loaner body boards and beach towels included. Try to connect directly with their website, Once we were confirmed, I did not get responses to further informational enquiries, but we got the nights we originally booked, and were secure all visit.
A great option - the telephone is a smartphone which includes up to 30 minutes a day free use, take it with you for the day to call a taxi. Just make sure it remains when you leave or pay $150. The smart phone also includes apps for web access. A neat feature. Located 2 blocks from the Duke statue at Waikiki beach with free loaner body boards and beach towels included. Try to connect directly with their website, Once we were confirmed, I did not get responses to further informational enquiries, but we got the nights we originally booked, and were secure all visit.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from waikikicentral, General Manager at Waikiki Central Hotel
Responded Feb 28, 2020
Aloha Hal73M, Thank you for taking time to write a review. We are glad that you were able to prepare some of your meals in the room and save some money. The smartphones are slowly being rolled out and we hope to have them all out by the end of March. Mahalo Jason
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First off, mahalo to Reese and Will for answering all questions and being super helpful throughout my stay. Solid, down-to-earth guys there. I had to stay the first of my five nights at a "retro" property across the street that was the same price: roughly $100/night. The difference was night and day. Waikiki Central is a smaller budget building (36 rooms on six floors I think), but the property is very clean and modern. Two blocks from the beach! Fridge, microwave, free coffee and tea. Washers and dryers on ground floor. I believe they keep costs down with very limited room service (just ask staff for new towels/linens as needed), and the staff is on-site but on call during the late afternoon and night. Tip: For the shower, let the sink water run first for a while until it gets hot then turn on the shower. That was my only inconvenience, but it was very minor when compared to the value I got with this stay. Would recommend and stay again.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Jason Jong, General Manager at Waikiki Central Hotel
Responded May 21, 2021
Aloha Global58355812848, I am glad you enjoyed your stay. We are a small budget hotel with 27 rooms. There aren't many amenities for our hotel but many people don't use the amenities at larger hotels anyway. Thank you see you next time.
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I love this place. it is close to the beach and they don't have housekeeping every day while you are there so you don't get interrupted. It has a small kitchen area with a small refridgerator and microwave so you can eat in if you want too. If you need towels or toiletries, you just go down to the office and they will give you clean towels when you turn in the ones you've used. This is the fourth time we have stayed there.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Response from Jason Jong, General Manager at Waikiki Central Hotel
Responded May 21, 2021
Aloha Sharon, Thank you for leaving a review, we really appreciate it. We will see you next time Sharon. Mahalo
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Location is incredibly convenient - short walk to the beach, musubi shop, poke restaurant, McDonald's, bars, and bus stops.
Room decor is average. Rooms have mini fridges and microwaves and are clean. My room had a small outdoor balcony with two chairs and a table.
No beach view, the hotel is surrounded by taller hotels and condos.
There are no resort fees, and no daily housekeeping (though I think you can ask for it on an exception basis). You can get replacement towels, coffee, garbage bags, toiletries at the front desk. Front lobby also has a variety of beach chairs, beach towels, beach mats, and boogey boards to borrow.
Front desk is only open 8AM to 8PM so plan to get the aforementioned supplies at the start of the day or when you return from sightseeing.
Staff was very friendly, helping with restaurant recommendations, bus stop locations, and early morning checkout logistics.
The one negative for me was street noise. I could hear garbage trucks and a moving company at 4AM.
Overall, it's a great sightseeing base if you don't need an ocean view. You can spend the savings on food / beverages / tours / shopping.
Room decor is average. Rooms have mini fridges and microwaves and are clean. My room had a small outdoor balcony with two chairs and a table.
No beach view, the hotel is surrounded by taller hotels and condos.
There are no resort fees, and no daily housekeeping (though I think you can ask for it on an exception basis). You can get replacement towels, coffee, garbage bags, toiletries at the front desk. Front lobby also has a variety of beach chairs, beach towels, beach mats, and boogey boards to borrow.
Front desk is only open 8AM to 8PM so plan to get the aforementioned supplies at the start of the day or when you return from sightseeing.
Staff was very friendly, helping with restaurant recommendations, bus stop locations, and early morning checkout logistics.
The one negative for me was street noise. I could hear garbage trucks and a moving company at 4AM.
Overall, it's a great sightseeing base if you don't need an ocean view. You can spend the savings on food / beverages / tours / shopping.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: Bring earplugs to ward off early morning street noise.
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Given this is an older building and in some senses is a "budget" hotel, it was a really comfortable place to stay. I appreciate the transparency on pricing; it was great value for the location. The location is stupendous - less than 2 blocks to the public beach park and right in the middle of all things Waikiki. The rooms were comfortable with all the amenities although it's the smallest shower I've ever seen! The front desk staff were super nice and had a lot of extras available in the office such as electric kettle, boogie boards, beach towels, etc. The one minor gripe I have is that in both king rooms that our party of four booked, there was no bedside table and lamp on the left side of the bed, despite there being plenty of room. They could easily and cheaply add these.
Couple of tips - if you have a smaller car, it will fit in the very small car park more easily. We unfortunately had a big three-row SUV that required quite a lot of maneuvering. We might have just skipped the car altogether but needed it for a couple of excursions. If the room doesn't have what you need, just ask as the staff seemed really accommodating. A breath of fresh air compared to the service seen elsewhere these days.
Couple of tips - if you have a smaller car, it will fit in the very small car park more easily. We unfortunately had a big three-row SUV that required quite a lot of maneuvering. We might have just skipped the car altogether but needed it for a couple of excursions. If the room doesn't have what you need, just ask as the staff seemed really accommodating. A breath of fresh air compared to the service seen elsewhere these days.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Don't have a huge car, the carpark is small.
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Great Location, small room, nice, helpful staff. Double bed seemed small for two adults. Air conditioning worked great. Maid service once per week, otherwise self-service. Good for people on a budget but bed really too small for two people. Rooms had stoves useful for cooking before 2019 renovation, but no longer do, though there is a refrigerator.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from waikikicentral, General Manager at Waikiki Central Hotel
Responded Mar 26, 2020
Aloha Parisaficionado, Since our renovation we have many rooms with beds larger than a double bed, such as rooms with a queen, 2 queens, and a room with a king. The Economy room only features a double bed and is our cheapest room. Sorry the rooms no longer feature stoves due to our new fire systems being installed. Mahalo Jason J General Manager
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Just around the corner from Waikiki beach, close to everything, clean and comfortable. And so much cheaper than all the resorts around you. And no hidden resort fee, thank goodness. I stayed in fancier Waikiki resorts while on the same trip, but enjoyed the ease, location and overall value of this the most.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Very satisfied. The room was clean, recently renovated, a good size and quiet. There was a TV, fridge and coffee making facilities (albeit Hawaiian coffee is terrible).
The hotel doesn't have a restaurant or other such facilities. It is mainly just a place to sleep and rest. However it served these limited purposes well and its central location means that there is an abundance of other facilities nearby.
The hotel doesn't have a restaurant or other such facilities. It is mainly just a place to sleep and rest. However it served these limited purposes well and its central location means that there is an abundance of other facilities nearby.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Edge Of The Bea... R asked a question Jan 2024
Pawleys Island, South Carolina13 contributions1 helpful voteAre there elevators?
Hello, we have in room safes that fit normal sized laptops.
Aloha Mint_Jason,
We have limited parking (5 stalls) for 27 units. Parking as of 8/27/19 is $25 and that includes all taxes. Please send us an email with your dates that you plan to stay and we can see if we have parking during those dates.
Aloha Goooohh,
We no longer provide stoves in the kitchen areas. There is a microwave for any small items. The smoke detectors are sensitive and we ask people to not to bring in their own cooking equipment.
Mahalo
Hi, Just leave the key on the table and turn off all the lights and A/C. If possible let us know that you will be checking out early.
"No where to cook food except microwave. We thought the website said or showed photos of a stove."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
C$225 - C$273 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
27
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waikiki Central Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Waikiki Central Hotel?
Nearby attractions include The Magical Mystery Show at Hilton Waikiki Beach (0.2 km), International Market Place (0.3 km), and St. Augustine by the Sea (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Waikiki Central Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, self serve laundry, and parking.
Which room amenities are available at Waikiki Central Hotel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What are some restaurants close to Waikiki Central Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include StripSteak by Michael Mina, Maguro Spot, and Paia Fish Market.
Are there any historical sites close to Waikiki Central Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Iolani Palace (4.9 km), Shangri La (3.7 km), and US Army Museum of Hawaii (1.0 km).